Buyers Remorse

[Frankencelery]

Just picked up my first sport trike, this '85 Tecate:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...03429135#v4-39

The price was right, or at least I thought. We had some trouble starting it, but when we got it going it seemed ok. But when I got it home and rode it for about 10 minutes, it seems like it's leaking every fluid known to man. Oil is practically pouring out, looks like the kickstarter seal, but I can't tell for sure, and it looks like there's coolant on the front fender.

This is my first trike acquisition in 4 years, and I feel like I made a big mistake. Paid in cash, so there's really nothing I can do about that. What do you guys think?

[RIDE-RED 250r]

Personally, I don't think you did bad for $510.. So you need to change a seal, and fix whatever coolant leaking issue it has. Coolant leaks are usually easy and inexpensive...

Don't feel bad yet.... I wouldn't. Most of the time with machines as old as these trikes we all like so much, there are in fact some issues to be addressed. Especially when we buy something that hasn't been truly rebuilt from top to bottom.....

[bkm]

I have to be honest. Judging by what you spent and the condition of the bike via the pictures, what more did you expect? I feel you pretty much got what you paid for. I spent more money on an aftermarket axle and swingarm for a Tecate and you got a whole bike with what looks like decent plastics.

[Dirtcrasher]

Just picked up my first sport trike, this '85 Tecate:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...03429135#v4-39

The price was right, or at least I thought. We had some trouble starting it, but when we got it going it seemed ok. But when I got it home and rode it for about 10 minutes, it seems like it's leaking every fluid known to man. Oil is practically pouring out, looks like the kickstarter seal, but I can't tell for sure, and it looks like there's coolant on the front fender.

This is my first trike acquisition in 4 years, and I feel like I made a big mistake. Paid in cash, so there's really nothing I can do about that. What do you guys think?

I know today suks; Just as well that I know you'll have to learn and spend some dough or sell it.

We ALL do it. One mistake I always use to make was not getting it good and hot and checking it all out. Some guys would complain that their neighbors would call the cops but I finally figured out I had to do it.

Don't beat yourself up.

[rg97]

That sucks...
What the real kicker is is that the PO probably knew too...
"it just has a broken header pipe thats it" LIES
Well if its not worth the money to repair (its a tecate after all) theres a lot of people that might want some parts

[90guy]

I was so close to bidding on that machine wanted it bad lol. Sounds its a good thing I'm going to stick with the z. I had known the guy who owned it from Sioux Falls I would have owned it if I wouldn't have wrecked my truck.

[Frankencelery]

Actually, that's what I was hoping you guys would say! Intellectually, I know that any running Tecate is probably worth more than that, but I hate that feeling of being taken advantage of, when you ask someone point-blank what issues the machine has, and they lie to you. At 46 years old, I didn't fall off the proverbial turnip truck yesterday, but I still wish people would be honest. I know I am when I sell something.

On the positive side, my daily rider is a 250SX, and I always thought it was pretty fast. Not only have I never owned a real sport bike, but I haven't even RIDDEN one until today! Put myself on my a** in the front yard, and had to laugh at myself. I don't think "insanely fast" is too strong of a term to describe this machine. This is like learning to ride all over again!

[dcreel]

The fluid on the fender could be a hose clamp that needs tightened on the bottom radiator hose. It also could be the radiator overflow hose. It usually hangs low enough you wouldnt know if it leaked a little. If it is missing or ends above the front fender you may end up with a little on the fender. Don't panic just yet.. :-)

[jb2wheels]

I think ypu got a fair deal, just not a great deal (just not an honest deal).

Decent plastics & seat & tires. Runs.

I've paid more for less.

You'll love it again once it's sorted.

[D-dub]

Not only have I never owned a real sport bike, but I haven't even RIDDEN one until today! Put myself on my a** in the front yard, and had to laugh at myself. I don't think "insanely fast" is too strong of a term to describe this machine. This is like learning to ride all over again!

Sounds to me like your already having a blast on it!

[atc007]

If you have to pull the engine,rebuild it,and the same to the swing arm. You still got a good deal Enjoy it or sell it

[tripledog]

Nice even if it were twice the price! These guys will help you sort it out. They're good like that.

[Jason125m]

I still think it was a great deal. I can't even find a nice 200 hardtail for 500 around here.... LOL

[Worden18]

Just take your time, fix the problems and then have fun with it. Forget about the rotten feeling of the lying seller; just move forward and have fun

[El Camexican]

If you happen to be coming to South Texas some time soon and want to drop it off I'll gladly pay you $750 for it.